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    RV LIFE Forum Hub, Wander The West Shower Curtain Install Questions Swift

    I got it mounted up. I ended up just mounting using 5 bolts drilling 5 holes through the swift upper section and using bolts and fender washers and nuts on the inside. turned out great!
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    RV LIFE Forum Hub, Wander The West Shower Curtain Install Questions Swift

    Hi all, I jus ordered a KickAss shower curtain. My plan is to mount it directly to the driver side rear corner of my 2015 FWC Swift Shell model. From my understanding there is an aluminum beam near the top of the camper that I should be able to mount to with a couple bolts going through into...
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    RV LIFE Forum Hub, Wander The West Rollover couch organziation

    how many hatch arms per lid? just one per lid or two?
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    RV LIFE Forum Hub, Wander The West Which Battery Isolator does FWC Use?

    Mine had a Sure Power 1315. I have a brand new one for sale as well if anyone is interested or needs one let me know.
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    RV LIFE Forum Hub, Wander The West adding a outdoor shower

    I plumbed my entire water system myself since mine was a shell model, but I ended up mounting this to the outside of my swift. I plan on using a propane hot water heater to heat the water as it's just plumbed into my cold water.
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    RV LIFE Forum Hub, Wander The West Heating at Altitude

    I ditched the propane furnace entirely and installed a Chinese Diesel Heater off ebay for around $120. I love it. Ran it up at 8200ft over a couple nights where it dropped down to 0 degrees. Was camped with my wife and two young kids, 2 yo and 4 yo. We went snowmobiling the next day. it was...
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    RV LIFE Forum Hub, Wander The West Door Lock Options

    My deadbolt freezes up all the time in winter use. I'm used to it as I snow camp in the camper. I always carry a small torch. hit the lock metal keyhole with the torch for about 2 - 4 seconds and thaws it out for key use. Usually have to do this on all my locks.
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    RV LIFE Forum Hub, Wander The West Raven Shell build w/ 4 person dinette, XL Twin and King

    awesome build and great job! looks like you are a pretty skilled craftsman and took your time with attention great to detail. Well done and enjoy the camper!
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    RV LIFE Forum Hub, Wander The West forced air furnace and power

    I gave up messing with my furnace, I was either too hot or too cold. I ditched the unit entirely and installed a Chinese Diesel Heater off ebay for $115. works pretty good and has a pretty low draw on the battery. I installed it in my propane bottle location on a swift shell model and pulled...
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    RV LIFE Forum Hub, Wander The West What Brand is the 160 watt Solar Panel FWC Provides?

    I've been searching for a 90 Degree SAE plug/adapter and can't find one. You got a source/link for one?
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    RV LIFE Forum Hub, Wander The West FWC Electrical basics and upgrading to lithium!

    I just recently upgraded my battery in my 2015 swift to lithium. I went with a 200AH Jita battery. So far I've been very impressed. I am monitoring with a Victron 702. Charging via solar with a Victron MPPT. I have a nocco 110 plug in 10amp charger wired in place for plugging in. And also have a...
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    RV LIFE Forum Hub, Wander The West awning advice

    So I just installed the alucab shadow awning with the Mule brackets on my 2015 Swift Shell. While it sort of works, I cannot say I recommend it unless you are a fabricator or into welding. I am planning on strengthening the rear corner bracket somehow with additional metal as it is just not...
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    RV LIFE Forum Hub, Wander The West Battery Seperator and solar

    Not sure, but if you have the Surepower 1315A it will. the 1314A will only draw power from the alternator not apply solar charge back to the truck power. I have a 1315A brand new available for sale and a slightly used but working 1314A if anyone is interested.
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    RV LIFE Forum Hub, Wander The West Four Wheel Swift Shell Build with Pics

    Looks Awesome, i'm in the process of building my swift shell as well. I think i'm gonna start my own build thread soon to showcase what i've done. Great work and inspiring.
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    RV LIFE Forum Hub, Wander The West awning advice

    Nice, I just placed an order. I'll let you know how the install goes i'll be installing myself.
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    RV LIFE Forum Hub, Wander The West awning advice

    nice, I'm thinking about ordering it. I emailed them to find out if it will work with a swift model. I've thought about fabricating my own bracket, but might just order this as a starting point and mod the bracket if necessary.
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    RV LIFE Forum Hub, Wander The West awning advice

    I'm looking at the mule brackets now. It looks like the mule brackets there's just one in the rear and one up front that mount to the jack brackets. 2 mounts total that attach to the awning, is that correct? it feels pretty sturdy this way? what awning are you using? will it work with the...
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    RV LIFE Forum Hub, Wander The West awning advice

    Sorry to revive an old thread. How are you all liking the Shadow awning? I want to install one onto my swift. I'm not exactly sure where to mount the brackets to ensure i'm installing the brackets to the fwc frame. I have gone over Hodakaguy's install and see how he beefed up the hinge to...
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    RV LIFE Forum Hub, Wander The West Diesel Heater Install

    I am in the process of installing a diesel heater in my propane bottle location on a swift shell model. Removed the propane bottles and will run one mini bottle just for my stovetop. Going to fire it up tonight. I do have it pulling outside air heating and blowing in, in hopes of trading some...
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    RV LIFE Forum Hub, Wander The West Used Camper Alert Thread

    2008 Hawk Shell in South Lake Tahoe $6500 https://reno.craigslist.org/for/d/south-lake-tahoe-four-wheel-hawk/7251357867.html"
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